GCSE English Language: Analysing Language in Non-Fiction – Revision Quiz

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This GCSE English Language: Analysing Language in Non-Fiction – Revision Quiz quiz contains 10 multiple choice questions designed to help you revise and test your GCSE English Language knowledge. Select an answer for each question and click “Submit Answer” to see instant feedback. Take your time and try to score as high as possible!

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Analyse how language is used in non-fiction texts for Paper 2, including persuasive, informative and argumentative styles.

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Question 1 of 10

A writer uses the phrase "crisis gripping our communities". The word "gripping" suggests:
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Question 2 of 10

Superlatives like "worst", "best" and "greatest" in non-fiction create:
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Question 3 of 10

A pattern of negative vocabulary in a non-fiction text suggests:
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Question 4 of 10

When a 19th-century non-fiction writer uses longer, more complex sentences, this is often because:
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Question 5 of 10

Inclusive language ("we must act", "our responsibility") in a speech aims to:
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Question 6 of 10

A writer switches from formal to informal language mid-text. This structural choice:
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Question 7 of 10

Declarative sentences in non-fiction:
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Question 8 of 10

A writer describes pollution as a "slow poison". This metaphor:
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Question 9 of 10

Parenthetical asides (information in brackets or dashes) in non-fiction:
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Question 10 of 10

When analysing language in non-fiction, you should focus on:

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